Episodios

  • The tools used for mastering (Fab Dupont)

    The tools used for mastering (Fab Dupont)
    Jul 1 2024
    Mastering, the black art of the audio process...There are so many tools at your disposal when it comes time to put the finishing touches on a record. Do you know what they are? More importantly, how well can you use them? Fab discusses the 8 tools essential to the art of mastering and shows you exactly how best to use them. This video is full of examples that are applied to a wide range of musical styles. You’ll gain a deeper level of understanding as he explains the theory and reasoning behind the application of every tool.Tools covered:
    • The Studio
    • Metering
    • Compression (and parallel compression)
    • Multiband Compression
    • De-esser
    • Equalizers
    • Peak Limiter
    • Sum & Difference (aka Mid/Side)
    Mastery of these tools allows you to enhance sonic characteristics while correcting mix balance issues, giving your recordings power, clarity, and focus.Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn:
    • Why the room is the most important tool in mastering, why your rooms probably sucks, and how to deal with a less than ideal room
    • The importance of great metering and why you NEED it
    • Understand and optimize a song’s dynamic range
    • How to make masters sound natural and maintain their artistic integrity
    • The different roles compression play in mastering
    • How to use parallel compression to add density to the track
    • The role of EQs in mastering and why many mastering engineers use two EQs
    • The purpose of the peak limiter
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    33 m
  • How to set proper recording levels

    How to set proper recording levels
    Jun 30 2024
    Here you are, mic in place, instrument ready, player playing, life is good, one question remains: just how loud should you record that triangle part? Loud, very loud, extremely loud? What's the best level? Is there a best level? Should you care? Why should you care?If you have asked yourself these kinds of questions, if you spend a lot of time discreetly resetting clip lights and wondering what your DAW is trying to tell you then this video is for you. If you have not asked yourself these questions, you probably should because proper recording levels are the first step in a good sounding track. So watch the video already and find out just where to park your levels to give yourself the best chance at that best engineer Grammy Award.
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    15 m
  • How to Listen API 2500 (Fab Dupont)

    How to Listen API 2500 (Fab Dupont)
    Jun 25 2024
    Join award-winning producer and mixing engineer Fab Dupont as he dives deep into the nuances of the API 2500 bus compressor. Renowned for its versatility and distinctive sonic character, the API 2500 has earned its place on the mix bus of thousands of songs. See how Fab Dupont:
    • Breaks down the history of the API 2500 designed by Paul Wolf and shares Paul’s notes on his approach to the circuit design
    • Explores the history of the API 2500 and shares his journey of discovering its unique qualities.
    • Breaks down each parameter of the compressor, demonstrating how they affect the audio and shares his preferred settings for different applications.
    • Compares the hardware version of the API 2500 to its software counterparts.
    • Discusses the design features that make the API 2500 unique, including its transformers, op-amps, and the distinctive 'Thrust' circuit.
    • Conducts a side-by-side comparison of the API 2500 with the SSL bus compressor, highlighting the audio characteristics and applications of each
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    22 m
  • Interview with Adam Hawkins (50 cent, SIA, Blink182, Britney Spears)

    Interview with Adam Hawkins (50 cent, SIA, Blink182, Britney Spears)
    Jun 22 2024
    An American recording and mix engineer. DISCOGRAPHY:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blak_and_Blu by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Clark_Jr. (2012)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_Dreams by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echosmith (2013)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hail_to_the_King_(Avenged_Sevenfold_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avenged_Sevenfold (2013)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiction_Family_Reunion by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiction_Family (2013)- Weightless by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Andersen (2014)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowborn by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anberlin (2014)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fading_West by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchfoot (2014)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blurryface by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots (2015)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Life_(Phases_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phases_(band) (2016)- "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathens_(song)" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots (2016)- "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satisfied_(Sia_song)" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sia (2016)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hamilton_Mixtape by various artists (2016)- Surf the Web by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daye_Jack (2016)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Causes_(Skylar_Grey_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylar_Grey (2016)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Rabbit_(album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleigh_Bells_(band) (2016)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Living_Human_Girl by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Regrettes (2016)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feel_Your_Feelings_Fool! by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Regrettes (2017)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_If_Nothing by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_the_Moon (2017)- "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Love_(JoJo_album)" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo_(singer) (2017)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_from_the_Backseat by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Academic (2017)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcar_(album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcar (2017)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulation_Theory_(album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muse, (2018)- "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dig_Down" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muse_(band) (2018)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Reign_(EP) by Avenged Sevenfold (2018)- "Brief Exchange" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chino_Moreno (2018)- "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youngblood_(5_Seconds_of_Summer_song)" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Seconds_of_Summer (2018)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expectations_(Hayley_Kiyoko_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayley_Kiyoko (2018)- "Red Death" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brann_Dailor (2018)- "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setting_Sun_(Jerry_Cantrell_song)" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Cantrell (2018)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Hawkins#cite_note-6- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnetka_Bowling_League by Winnetka Bowling League (2018)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trench_(Twenty_One_Pilots_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots (2018)- Loser by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagwar_Twin (2018)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youngblood_(5_Seconds_of_Summer_song) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Seconds_of_Summer (2018)- Apologize by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandson_(musician) (2019)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullet_Holes by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_(British_band) (2019)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_the_Storm_(One_Ok_Rock_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Ok_Rock, (2019)- A Modern Tragedy, Vol. 2 by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandson_(musician) (2019)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Do_You_Love%3F_(album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Regrettes (2019)- Launch Fly Land by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamers_(band) (2019)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Pill by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goo_Goo_Dolls (2019)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Tongue_(Switchfoot_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchfoot (2019)- The St. Nemele Collab Sessions by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TobyMac (2019)- The Underrated Youth by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yungblud (2019)- Acting My Age by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Academic/ Cid Rim (2020)- Breathe You Got This by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Score_(band), (2020)- Death of an Optimist by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandson_(musician) (2020)- "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_of_Concern" by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots (2020)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_Rarities_(Mastodon_album) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastodon_(band) (2020)- http://www.thescoremusic.com/music/set-it by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Score_(...
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    28 m
  • SSL compressor explained (Fab Dupont)

    SSL compressor explained (Fab Dupont)
    Jun 21 2024
    Award-winning engineer Fab Dupont explains one of the most famous compressors of all time, the SSL Bus Compressor.Known for it's predestined use on the 2 bus of SSL consoles, it was quickly revered by many engineers as the secret glue for mixes. Fast forward 30 years, and there is a myriad of emulations in both the hardware and software domains, and it continues to find it's way on to countless productions.In this tutorial, Fab explains:
    • The controls of the SSL Buss Compressor
    • What an I/O Loop Insert is so that you can hear the tonal impact of going through converters when using hardware inserts
    • How to calibrate levels when using external hardware for a fair level matched comparison
    • The effect of Pan Law
    • Multiple styles of compression on the 2 Bus, Drum Bus, and Synth Bass, giving you a wide range of options with one compressor.
    • How to listen to the differences between the hardware and different software emulations.
    Learn how to get the most out of one of the most coveted compressors in history, from Fab Dupont.
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    53 m
  • Study of EQ controls (Fab Dupont)

    Study of EQ controls (Fab Dupont)
    Jun 13 2024
    Equalizers are the most commonly used and misunderstood tool in an engineer’s toolkit. The ability to bend, shape and carve frequencies at-will is an audio superpower not to be taken lightly. It’s important that sound engineers understand what is going on behind the knobs and fully understand the impact of what every EQ parameter can have on a sound.In this tutorial, Grammy winner Fab Dupont explains everything you need to know about:
    • Fully Parametric and Semi-Parametric EQ
    • High and Low Shelves
    • Bell curves and Q settings
    • High Pass and Low Pass filters (aka Low Cut and High Cut filters)
    • Frequency graphs
    • Analog vs Digital EQs
    • Personal tastes (sonically) and how to find the right tools to match
    • The subtle differences between the hundred of different EQs available
    Learn the theory and concepts you need to know about EQ controls and parameters so no matter what EQ is put in front of you, you’ll be able to mold the sound to your liking with no second guessing.
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Equalizer strategy & philosophy (Fab Dupont)

    Equalizer strategy & philosophy (Fab Dupont)
    Jun 12 2024
    The most commonly used tool in an audio engineer's toolkit is the venerable equalizer (EQ). Over the years, EQs have become a powerful creative tool and the most fundamental mixing and mastering device every engineer has at their disposal.In part 1 of the series, The Study of EQ Controls, Grammy winner Fab Dupont teaches you what each knob's function does, and in this tutorial, he dives even deeper to teach how and when to skillfully apply any type of EQ.Learn tricks and techniques that will help form or refine the foundation of how you approach EQing your mixes and masters.Over the course of this hour-long tutorial, Fab Dupont explains:
    • The history of EQ choices and how they've evolved over the decades
    • How to recognize the sonic differences between analog and digital EQs
    • Learn to master the subtle differences between types of EQ and know when to best apply
    • Compare several common EQ topologies including Pultec, Neve, SSL
    • The classic boost + cut trick on the Pultec
    • Strategies for using fully parametric EQs without getting lost in endless parameters
    • Using multiple EQs to achieve a clear and focused mix that doesn't sound like mud
    • How to compensate for the tone of pieces of gear with transformers, tubes, etc
    • Find and eliminate frequencies, remove masks from your tracks for clearer and more powerful sounding mixes
    • Should EQ come before or after compression? Learn to recognize which way is best suited for a mix
    • How to hear subtle changes in tone to be sure the settings and techniques you're using are helping and not harming your mixes
    By mastering these fundamental skills and techniques, you can keep your focus on the music, not the settings.
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    1 h y 12 m
  • Distortion techniques with Andrew Scheps

    Distortion techniques with Andrew Scheps
    Jun 10 2024
    Distortion. Is it good? Bad? Right? Wrong? The answer is Yes.Distortion comes in many flavors. It can be used to enhance sounds by adding harmonic complexity or as a sound design tool to create unique sounds. No matter how you use it, distortion is an invaluable tool to add to your arsenal.Grammy-winner Andrew Scheps teaches you what is happening to your audio when it distorts and how to use that knowledge to your advantage.

    See how Andrew uses distortion to create interesting sounds and make elements sit into, or jump out of a mix. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
    • Add the appearance of older recordings
    • Add Length to sounds
    • Morph distorted electric guitars with EQ
    • Create space and depth on vocals with parallel distortions
    Learn the many uses of distortion from the one and only Andrew Scheps.
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    48 m